Restrictions on Firing Employees in Maine

Maine laws make it unlawful for an employer to require employees to take a polygraph test; retaliate against employees who seek the aid of or give information to the Board of Arbitration and Conciliation; fire employees who report a violation of law; deny equal employment opportunity; retaliate against employees for filing workers' compensation claims or wage complaints; violate protection for veterans or reservists; fire an employee for serving as a juror or using family medical leave; or fire an employee for having wages withheld for child support or other garnishment.